The generative AI boom is driving the demand for AI chips, which are purpose-built to train and run generative AI models. And major players, from VCs to startups, are scrambling to get in on the ground floor. SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is reportedly looking to raise $100 billion for a chip initiative that would compete with tech giant […]
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Can AI Chatbots Replace Human Therapists? Exploring the Debate The question of whether chatbots can replace human therapists is gaining traction. Some startups and patients believe they can, but the scientific community remains divided. A study revealed that 80% of users who sought mental health advice from OpenAI’s ChatGPT found it a viable alternative to
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Stability AI, the struggling generative AI startup known for Stable Diffusion, has secured new funding but hasn’t disclosed the amount. In a press release on Tuesday morning, the company announced that Greycroft, Coatue Management, Sound Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, O’Shaughnessy Ventures, and angel investors including Prem Akkaraju, Napster founder Sean Parker, Eric Schmidt, and Robert
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Bad actors are exploiting AI tools designed for music generation to produce songs with homophobic, racist, and propagandistic themes, and they are also distributing instructions on how to replicate this misuse. ActiveFence, which oversees trust and safety for online platforms, has observed a significant increase in discussions within communities associated with hate speech since March.
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During a recent event at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C., Garry Tan, the president and CEO of Y Combinator, expressed his belief that artificial intelligence may require regulatory oversight. In a conversation with Teresa Carlson, a board member of General Catalyst, Tan covered a variety of topics, including entry into Y Combinator and the
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Today, xAI, an artificial intelligence venture initiated by Elon Musk, announced securing a substantial $6 billion in its latest Series B financing round. This significant influx of funds marks one of the most considerable investments in the burgeoning AI sector, positioning xAI to robustly challenge industry giants such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google. A consortium
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An email that appears authentic but contains a harmful link is a prevalent and effective tactic used by cybercriminals. Bolster, an AI startup, has developed an innovative method to combat this issue and has secured $14 million in funding to further its initiatives. This includes its free phishing detection service, CheckPhish, and services for its
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OpenAI has decided to discontinue the use of a voice from ChatGPT identified as Sky after it was noted by users to bear a resemblance to Scarlett Johansson’s voice. The organization made this decision public on Monday, following the use of this voice during the demonstration of their latest GPT-4o model. The company stated, “It
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The United Kingdom has officially adopted its self-titled “world-leading” self-driving car regulations with the enactment of the Automated Vehicles Act, which has received the final approval required for it to become part of the law. The British government anticipates that autonomous vehicles will be operational on the nation’s roads within the next two years. “The
The European Union has issued a caution to Microsoft, indicating that the company could face a fine amounting to as much as 1% of its worldwide yearly revenue under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This comes after Microsoft did not comply with a compulsory request for information (RFI) concerning its generative AI tools. In March,
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